PHANTOM HIRE'S BLOG

Your wedding car — and the ribbon tied across it — is one of the first things your guests will see as you arrive at your ceremony. So, what colour ribbon should you choose for your wedding car? Here are four creative ways to decide, plus some inspiration to get you started.

Option 1: Match your wedding car ribbon to your wedding theme

Perfect for outdoor weddings or venues where your car will be visible alongside your décor.

Start with your colour scheme, match your ribbon to that, then pick the car.

For example, if your palette is dark blue, opt for a navy ribbon — and choose a white car to contrast. (A black car would make the ribbon hard to see.)

Option 2: Match your wedding car ribbon to the nature

Best for indoor weddings where the car and the venue won’t be seen side by side.

Let the surroundings lead:

• Spring: mint, lavender, and peach pastels
• Summer: coral, sunflower yellow, and blush
• Autumn: burnt orange, wine, copper
• Winter: deep emerald, navy, or metallics like gold and silver

Option 3: Match your wedding car ribbon to the venue

Let your setting dictate the mood:

• At a countryside manor or rustic barn? Try olive, taupe, or ivory.
• Getting married by the sea? Go for soft blues or sandy tones.
• Hosting a city wedding at a sleek venue like The Shard? Keep it minimalist with black, white, or greyscale.

Option 4: Make it personal

Ribbons don’t have to be traditional.

Go for a family tartan, use colours from your cultural heritage, or match your ribbons to the bridal bouquet, bridesmaids’ dresses, or even the groomsmen’s ties.

The most popular wedding car ribbon colours

White wedding car ribbons

Classic, timeless, and effortlessly elegant. White suits any car – from vintage Bentleys to modern Rolls-Royces – and works with every theme.

Ivory/champagne wedding car ribbons

Softer and warmer than white. Perfect for cream dresses, historic venues, and romantic, vintage-inspired weddings.

Pastel wedding car ribbons

Think blush, mint, lavender, or powder blue. Ideal for spring weddings or countryside settings. Pairs beautifully with florals and soft-toned dresses.

Gem-hued wedding car ribbons

Rich shades like emerald, sapphire, burgundy, and amethyst. Striking against both white and black cars – a popular choice for autumn and winter weddings with luxurious styling.

Black wedding car ribbons

Understated and bold. Most popular with young couples. Works well with minimalist, monochrome, or city weddings. Often chosen for black-tie themes or dramatic photo contrast.

The final answer for what colour ribbon on wedding car

The most important factor in choosing a wedding car ribbon is personal taste. Others might think pink on orange is bold or mismatched – but ribbons are your chance to make the car truly your own.

Read more tips on how to put a ribbon on a wedding car and how many meters of ribbon you need.